2019: PDP Has Been Hit And It Is Not A Preety Sight, Niger Deltans Make A Ground Breaking Decision Ahead Of 2019 Election

Militants of the oil rich region of Niger Delta on Wednesday endorsed the second term bid of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Announcing this position at a workshop in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, the militants and ex-militants said their decision was based on the belief that the interest of the region would be well served under Buhari.

“The Niger Delta is the most important region of Nigeria and also produces over 2 million barrels of oil daily which is the economic bedrock of the country which therefore makes peace a pre-requisite for that sustainable development of the Niger Delta and Nigeria as a whole,” they said in a statement issued after the meeting.

“Participants agreed and that the overall interest of the Niger Delta should be the guarding principle of all political considerations in the run-up to the 2019 presidential elections.

“Participants observed that since politics is a game of interest, and having realised that the interest of the Niger Delta would be better served by the incumbent president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari.

“Participants also considered other presidential candidates in the 2019 presidential elections and unanimously endorsed Muhammadu Buhari in the February 16, presidential elections and urged all leaders and ex-agitators to vote en-mass for him.

“Participants also agreed and resolved to pursue peace during and after the elections and also assist all relevant security agencies to achieve and maintain peace in the region,” the militant said.
The militant went further to nominate Ebikabowei Ben, a militant leader better known as Boyloaf, as the person who will engage directly with Buhari after the elections to pursing the collective interest of all ex-agitators and the Niger Delta as a whole.
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2019: Britain Speaks, Makes Stern Warning Ahead Of 2019 Election, Inform Nigerians On The Grave Consequences Of………

The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ms Catriona Laing, has warned that Nigerian politicians who incite or execute violence during Saturday’s elections would be banned from visa issuance and assets in the UK seized.

Laing gave the warning at a press briefing on Wednesday in Abuja to unveil the Election Situation Room of the Civil Society Situation Room set up by a coalition of civil society organizations to monitor the polls in Abuja.

She reminded political parties that apart from their assets being seized in the UK, they could experience a worst case scenario of prosecution.

“We will apply this absolutely across board, not directed to any particular party; so, we are monitoring and looking out for hate speech.

“We are concerned about the Peoples Democratic Party rally which has hate speech a lot and we will like to call that kind of thing out.

“Our two worries are on security, not just on the role the Police will play to ensure peace, but about the role individuals play by getting angry or militias being paid to disrupt elections.

“Then, another worry is fake news, that is why we rely on CSOs and we will work with them to get information,’’she said

UN Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, Mr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, thanked the CSOs for the launch of the situation room, describing it as a good work toward the elections.

Ibn Chambas said that it showed that the groups were prepared for the elections and ready to monitor the voting process, thus helping UN with ideas on the process in the country.

The American Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Stuart Symington, said that the special thing with the room was not just about what CSOs would say and do, but also about what every Nigerian would say and do.

“The time has come for the outside world that cares so much about Nigeria to listen to the people of Nigeria and to see what each of them do and then forward the results to lift Nigeria up,’’ Symington said.

Head of the EU Delegation to Nigeria, Ambassador Ketil Karlsen, said that the work of CSOs over the last years gave hope that continued consolidation of democracy clamoured for internally could happen.

Country Director of Open Society for West Africa, Mr. Jude Illoh, said that though there were a lot of apprehension about the election, Nigeria would overcome it.

Illoh said that Nigeria’s democracy had experienced good progress.

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Obasanjo Commissions Multi Million Naira Dualised Old Lagos Asaba Road, Agbor Under Governor Okowa

Former President of Nigeria Olusegun Obasanjo today commissioned Multi Million Naira Dualised Old Lagos Asaba Road, Agbor by Delta State Governor Sen Ifeanyi Okowa

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Pomp and Pageantry, As Obasanjo Commissions Stephen Keshi Stadium

AMIDST pomp and pageantry, former President Olusegun Obsasanjo today (19/11/18), commissioned the 23, 000 capacity Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba.

The former President who had earlier commissioned the dualised old Lagos/Asaba road, from Emuhu junction to Agbor-Obi junction, the dualised Owei-Ekei/Owa-Alero road, from old Lagos/Asaba road to Owa-Alero round about before moving to Asaba to commission the Stephen Keshi Stadium, observed that with the stadium, Delta State will continue with its winning streaks in sporting activities.

Apparently excited with the quality of projects seen, the former President danced to the admiration of large spectators including the Asaba traditional council of chiefs who turned out for the commissioning exercise.

While commending Governor Okowa for constructing such an edifice, the former President stated that the stadium would also, provide avenue for people to exercise, stating, “whoever you are, whatever age you are, you must exercise, you must be fit.”

He observed that the stadium would boost the economy of the state and urged Governor Okowa to add hostel facilities in the stadium for people to live in the stadium and have opportunities of training round the clock to enable them become future world champions.

“We must catch them young, we have the facilities, we have to recruit those who will win, train them from young age,” he said, adding, “build a hostel where you will put people that you will train day and night and they will be going to school from the stadium and in whatever sports, Delta State will be the best.”

“I was here to perform the ground breaking ceremony of the stadium, I am here to commission it and I will be here again to see the hostel,” he stated, asserting, “Governor Okowa is not just a Road Master, he is also a Stadium Master, and because of the work he has done, he is also the Bulldozer.”

Chief Obasanjo thanked the governor for giving him the opportunity to come to the state and commission projects.

Governor Okowa had thanked the former President for commissioning projects in the state, attributing the success stories of his administration to the handiwork of God.

“Beyond entertainment and sports tourism, we must try and grow the local economy and this stadium is one of the ways of growing the local economy, for every sporting activities that take place in the stadium, a lot of socio-economic activities are witnessed,” he said, adding, “the fact that the Super Eagles trained here, an international flight took off from Asaba to Johannesburg, by the grace of God, we will work with private concessional to make Asaba airport truly international airport to grow our economy.”

The Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Chike Edozien, represented at the occasion by the Iyase of Asaba, Chief Patrick Onyeobi thanked Governor Okowa for his interest in the development of Asaba and other parts of the state, observing that since the coming of the governor, Asaba is wearing a status befitting a capital of an oil producing state.

High point of the exercise was the taking of the kick-off for finals of the Zenith Bank/Delta State Principals Cup between Niger Mixed Secondary School and West End Mixed Secondary School played at the Stephen Keshi Stadium by former President Obasanjo.

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Delta Governor promises Eagles N9.1million-per goal against South Africa

Delta Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa have promised Nigeria’s Super Eagles N9.1million ($25,000) for each goal they score against South Africa in the return leg of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the FNB Stadium in Asaba.

The Governor made this known while addressing Super Eagles players at the Stephen Keshi Stadium on Tuesday.

 
Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa made the pledge when he visited the team on Tuesday after training at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba. 22 players trained today with Bordeaux of France player, Samuel Kalu still expected.

The governor follows in the footsteps of Akwa Ibom , Udom Emmanuel who gave the team $10,000- for each goal they scored throughout their matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

 
The Eagles top Group E with nine points from four matches, a point ahead of South Africa who are second. They now need only a point to qualify for the tournament next year. Libya and Seychelles are the other teams in the group.

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Baby born with an abnormal bulge that is pushing her BRAIN out of her skull

A Pakistani baby girl who was born with an abnormal bulge on the top of her head is desperately waiting for life-changing surgery.
Anila Ali, from Dokri in the Sindh province of Pakistan, was born with an unusually large, soft head, which doctors diagnosed as a severe form of craniosynostosis.
This is thought to be causing pressure to build inside the three-month-old’s head, which is forcing her brain to spread outside of her skull.
Medics are baffled as to how to treat the newborn, who also suffers from a severe form of spina bifida, which they claim has caused a tumour to develop on her back.
Anila’s 19-year-old mother Naushaba, said: ‘I was happy when I gave birth to Anila, my first child, three months ago in a private clinic.  But, I got afraid when I first saw her head.
‘Her head was not developed properly and doctors told us to take her to the children hospital in Larkana. Her head was so soft that doctors told us that even a small injury on her head can do her a lot of damage.’
Naushaba and her husband Amad Ali, 21, took Anila to Larkana where doctors then advised them to take her to Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Centre in Karachi.
Unable to afford to make the 270-mile (430km) journey, the couple’s friends and family gave them £800 to cover the cost of their travel and stay in Karachi.
Amad, who earns just £4 a day as a daily wage labourer, said: ‘We took a lot of loans to arrange a visit and stay in Karachi.  I wish our daughter gets the right treatment here.’

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Obasanjo, IBB, Buhari To Grace Jonathan’s Autobiography Launch

President Muhammadu Buhari and ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo are among the dignitaries expected at the launch of “My Transition Hours”, the autobiography of immiediate past President Goodluck Jonathan.

The event is billed to hold at the prestigious Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, on November 20.

While Buhari is the special guest of honour, Obasanjo is the occasion’s chairman.

The presidents of Kenya, Guinea, Togo, Niger, Senegal, Zimbabwe, Gambia, Mali and Ivory Coast are also expected at the occasion.

Former President Dramani Mahama of Ghana; Yakubu Gowon, Ibrahim Babangida, and Abdulsalami Abubakar, former military heads of states, are among the expected guests.

Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Namadi Sambo, Jonathan’s deputy between 2011 and 2015, will also grace the occasion.



Theophilus Danjuma, former minister of defence, is the chief book presenter, while Salihu Alfa-Belgore, former chief justice of the federation, will review the book.

A sample of the invitation letter signed by Bashir Yuguda, a former minister, who is chairman of the book presentation committee, said My Transition Hours “gives some insight into the 2015 presidential election and also reflects on some key decisions by the former president while in office.”

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Two match ban for AC Milan forward Higuain

Argentine striker, Gonzalo Higuain has been given a two game ban and a warning after his sending off in AC Milan’s defeat to Juventus.
The striker was booked by referee Paolo Mazzoleni late in the second half, which prompted a furious reaction.
He shouted in the official’s face, resulting in a second yellow, and had to be dragged away by teammates and former Juve teammates.
That could have resulted in a long ban, but both he and Bianconeri striker Cristiano Ronaldo made it clear he hadn’t said anything insulting to Mazzoleni.
Video replays appeared to show him screaming “you always whistle at me!”, indicating he was sent off for the severity of his reaction, rather than what he actually said.
Today the Lega Serie A has released its disciplinary report, with Higuain given a two game ban and a warning.
It was found Pipita had reacted in “an uncontrolled and threatening way” while “blatantly reiterating his protests” as he refused to leave the pitch.
That means he’ll be suspended for the Lazio and Parma games after the international break, but available thereafter.
Inter midfielder Marcelo Brozovic has also been given a one game ban for his two bookings against Atalanta.
Karol Linetty of Sampdoria and Tomas Rincon both picked up their fifth booking of the season and will miss Week 13.
Empoli Coach Giuseppe Iachini has been given a one match ban for a “blasphemous expression” which was picked up by the fourth official.

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Check this out!! Top 10 nollywood actresses with the sexiest body, number 9 is almost 50 years old

 Believe it or not, our Nollywood is full of sexy bodies, but wait a minute, before you think every Nollywood star is running to their plastic surgeon for a little nip and tuck, some of these actresses actually work for those figures to keep themselves in shape.

Nollywood has grown big and this is as a result of the contribution of the amazing actors and actresses in the industry. The Nigerian movie industry, also known as Nollywood is no doubt filled with hot and sexy actors and actresses.

Among the three main sectors under the entertainment industry in Nigeria; Comedy, music, and film, Nollywood have more actors and actresses that would be regarded as hot and sexy.
There are some actresses in the industry with great talent and sexy bodies that few men can argue with. This list has the year’s Nollywood actresses with sexiest bodies and what makes them hot and sexy:
1 Genevieve Nnaji

She is the fourth in a family of 8 children and has been acting since she was 8 years old. Her sexy body has made her successful, not just as an actor but in modeling as well. She has taken part in various commercials with very successful companies.
In 2004 she became the face of Lux in Nigeria, and years later she was chosen as the ambassador for Range Rover Vogue. Her body is flawless and looks younger even as the year goes by.
2 Omotola Jalade

Omotola is what it means to have a sexy body, no wonder people refer to her as Omo Sexy, currently ranked among top 10 Nollywood actresses with the sexiest bodies. This curvy actress is the only girl in a family of 3 children.
Her first acting role was 20 years ago. She proves that having children is not a hindrance to looking sexy. This is because despite having four children she still looks hot and sexy even in her forties. She is married to Captain Mathew Ekeinde.

 3 Mercy Johnson

This actress is not only known for her great acting talent but also her curvaceous physique. No matter what she wears in her movies, her shape will always stand out. She rose to fame in 2004 for a role she played as a maid and has never looked back ever since.
She is married to Prince Odianosen Okojie and they have three kids.

4 Iniobong Edo

Popularly known as Ini Edo, she started acting over a decade ago. She is not only known to have a pretty face but an attractive bum.
Over the years, she managed to shed off some pounds making her look even more attractive. She knows how to look great on the red carpet and her body helped her land a role in several commercials. This sexy actress got married to Philip Ehiagwina in 2008.

5 Tonto Dikeh

Some call her crazy due to her outspoken and daring nature. Her gorgeous body and lips enabled her to make it to our list of top 10 Nollywood actresses with sexiest bodies.
She got into the industry after becoming the first runner-up in a reality T.V show that involved acting. She is also into music and has done a number of songs. This actress has an irresistible body and an attitude that goes with it.

6 Kate Henshaw

She is over 40 and quite sexy for her age. This actress has truly proved that age is just a number and one can look hot at any age. Her career in acting started over 20 years ago.
She has a nice body and always looks beautiful on the red carpet. She is the face of Onga and has also worked as a judge on Nigeria’s got talent. The actress is divorced with children

7 Stephanie Okereke

This actress has a natural beauty and a great body. Her height is just as great. In 2002 she was a runner-up in the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria beauty pageant.
She is the sixth in a family of 8 children and started acting while in primary school. She has been married to Linus Idahosa and they have a son together.

8 Rita Dominic

This member of the Royal Waturuocha family is every man’s dream not only because of her success but also her sexy body. She oozes confidence and class whenever she moves.
She is the last born in a family of four children. Her passion for acting made her start acting when she was just a child. This actress is one to watch out for on the red carpet where she flaunts her body in whatever she wears.

9 Monalisa Chinda

This Nollywood actress has got it all when it comes to beauty and brains, as well as a great body to go with it all. She started out as an actress but has now become a producer and has worked alongside great producers like Emem Isong and Desmond Elliot.
She was recognized as the Globacom ambassador and in 2011 she was crowned the face of Port Harcourt-Carnival Queen. She has one daughter.

10 Chika Ike

The list of top 10 Nollywood actresses with the sexiest bodies cannot be complete without mentioning this Nollywood actress and model. She has been in the industry for over ten years.
She is one of the hottest actresses and runs a clothing line called Fancy Collections where she is also the CEO. Having grown so big in the industry, she is one of the most talked about, as well as a darling to most men.

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REALLY!! Nollwood Actress Yvonne Jegede Shares Expected Mystery About Her Baby

Yvonne Jegede, Nollywood’s star actress who put to bed some days back, has finally shared the name of her baby after birthing him in America. The actress, who took to Instagram to reveal the name of her son through a paid partnership post with management in USA.


In a “Thank You” post she put out some hours back, she appreciated everyone who took out time to pray for her and of course express joy after news went round that she had conceived. She shared a picture of a baby’s leg and also, her child’s name. The Nollywood actress, Yvonne Jegede has finally revealed the full name of her newborn son, making the announcement via a post on social media.


In her own words;
“Good day sir/ma,
I want to say a big thank you to everyone who took out time to send text messages, emails, WhatsApp messages, reposts, comments, and also called my mom and dad to wish them congratulations on my arrival.
You made us feel very special and happy. It’s been a beautiful time these past 8days and I am so happy, the love you have consistently shown us.
Mummy would have dropped this message herself but I think she’s still overwhelmed, busy just staring at me in awe of what a little cutie I AM. I pray all your heart desires come through before the year runs out and God keep watch over you all and…… *oooopps .. I would have loved to continue but think I just pooped * Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee .
From your boy
XAVIER FAWOLE ”
Yvonne Jegede Fawole welcomed her bundle of joy and it’s a bouncing baby boy. The elated mother took to her Instagram page to share a love letter to her newborn and it will melt your heart.he wrote “Baby X,
“When I first laid my eyes on you, heard your cry and felt your heartbeat, I developed an unconditional love. I never knew I could witness an angel on earth, you are so beautiful X. From the moment you were handed to me, I felt something new awakened inside my heart.


“You have brought me so much joy I cannot explain. I promise to give you everything I have. Hold unto my hand and never let it go, i will cross any ocean before I let you down. I know someday you’ll grow into someone who will shine super bright for the world to see because you are a star, don’t let anybody tell you otherwise because there’s no dream in this world that you cannot achieve”.
“Thank you for choosing me as a channel to come into this world, it is a privilege I will never take for granted. With love,Mamma �”

The joy of motherhood is thrilling and overwhelming, or what do you think?? Please share your opinions below.

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